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Chili Cream Cheese Dip
5 from 6 votes

Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Just a few ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need for this super easy dip packed with flavor! And CHEESE! So good!!!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese lite is okay, brick-style
  • 14.7- ounce chili canned
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin McCormick brand
  • pinch crushed red pepper optional and to taste, McCormick brand
  • cheese I used Monterrey Jack; or try mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Fontina, about 1/2 cup shredded
  • Chips crackers, or bread for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place an oven rack on the second-highest rung and preheat oven to broil setting.
  2. To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the cream cheese and heat for 30 seconds to soften.
  3. Add the chill, cumin, optional crushed red pepper, and stir to combine.
  4. Cover bowl with plasticwrap and heat for about 90 seconds on high power, or until chili is warmed through and nearly bubbling.
  5. Transfer mixture to a broiler-safe baking dish and evenly sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is lightly golden and bubbly; broiling times will vary. Watch dip very closely so it doesn’t burn. I kept oven door closed for the first two minutes and then keep door cracked for the remaining minutes so I can watch dip like a hawk.
  7. Serve immediately with chips, crackers, or bread.

Notes

  • Storage: Dip is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently in micro as desired. 
  • Slow cooker option: For parties you can make dip in a slow cooker and keep it warm for hours. You won’t get the broiled cheese effect, but you can sprinkle with cheese as desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.